Mekai
XS400 Member
Hi,
We are a small company from Denmark, 2 guys, a 54 m2 garage and a lot of beer.
This is the first build for our little shop in Denmark, a client wanted us to build a Brat/Cafe bike with a Ayrton Senna theme.
We found a XS400 in Germany and brought it to DK for tear-down and assessment.
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Did at complete stripdown of the engine.
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Ported the engine
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Shaved unnecessary brackets and welded a new rear end (Hoop) with a 20 degree kick
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Painted the engine with VHT Engine paint.
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Next step is getting the last stuff mounted on the frame (rear set, licensplate brackets, passenger footrest, get the frame sandblasted and powder coated, assemble the engine with new timing chain, bearings, seals and gaskets.
The deadline for the bike is February.
#UPDATE 24/11-15#
Got some work done to the seat pan, and tested the rear set mounting.
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Pretty happy with the 100$ rear set that i got of eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/b-CAFE-RACER-REAR-SETS-IN-BLACK-ALLOY-NEW-FREE-P-P-/262003705701?hash=item3d00a34765:g:9QYAAOSwLVZVzKVY
I´m going to shave quite a bit more of the seat pan when i get some more flapdisc´s 1.5mm stainless takes a toll on my anglegrinder
UPDATE 11/02-16
It´s a new year and we need to get cracking.
We finished all the wiring and the rest of the framework.
The original wiring was filled with rotten wires and backyard fixes, so we needed to start over.
First off we made a box for the LiPo battery, relays and such.
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The client wanted a usb output, and we wanted a clean "dashboard" so his phone becomes the speedo, and the 3 leds are indicator, oil press and neutral.
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Next up is powder coating of the frame, and shipping the tank of the painter.
The deadline is 28/03-16
Got all the engine parts, including the last 6 crankshaft bearings in that tolerance, in the world (I hope) they cost me 300$ including shipping for 6 pcs.
So I assembled the engine and will try to fire it tomorrow
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Got a complete stainless bolt kit.
Gives the engine a great look.
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#UPDATE - 7/4-2016#
So the powder coat had to be redone, and ended up taking over 3 weeks, deadline gone
But anyway, now the assembly begins, and hopefully the tank and seat is done before the end of this month.
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Its not true flat black, a bit more glossy that usual, im really happy with the result.
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#UPDATE 06/09-16#
OP here, i am happy to se more positive people in here than negative!
The build is done...
I just finished up the last few details tonight, getting parts for this thing has been a bi***
You are only getting pics from a couple of weeks ago when the bike was missing a few details (Filters, cleanup of wires ect.)
Ill get back to you when i get some pro pictures down.
Thanks for your support!!!
Please dont hesitate if you have any questions.
We are a small company from Denmark, 2 guys, a 54 m2 garage and a lot of beer.
This is the first build for our little shop in Denmark, a client wanted us to build a Brat/Cafe bike with a Ayrton Senna theme.
We found a XS400 in Germany and brought it to DK for tear-down and assessment.
Did at complete stripdown of the engine.
Ported the engine
Shaved unnecessary brackets and welded a new rear end (Hoop) with a 20 degree kick
Painted the engine with VHT Engine paint.
Next step is getting the last stuff mounted on the frame (rear set, licensplate brackets, passenger footrest, get the frame sandblasted and powder coated, assemble the engine with new timing chain, bearings, seals and gaskets.
The deadline for the bike is February.
#UPDATE 24/11-15#
Got some work done to the seat pan, and tested the rear set mounting.
Pretty happy with the 100$ rear set that i got of eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/b-CAFE-RACER-REAR-SETS-IN-BLACK-ALLOY-NEW-FREE-P-P-/262003705701?hash=item3d00a34765:g:9QYAAOSwLVZVzKVY
I´m going to shave quite a bit more of the seat pan when i get some more flapdisc´s 1.5mm stainless takes a toll on my anglegrinder
UPDATE 11/02-16
It´s a new year and we need to get cracking.
We finished all the wiring and the rest of the framework.
The original wiring was filled with rotten wires and backyard fixes, so we needed to start over.
First off we made a box for the LiPo battery, relays and such.
The client wanted a usb output, and we wanted a clean "dashboard" so his phone becomes the speedo, and the 3 leds are indicator, oil press and neutral.
Next up is powder coating of the frame, and shipping the tank of the painter.
The deadline is 28/03-16
Got all the engine parts, including the last 6 crankshaft bearings in that tolerance, in the world (I hope) they cost me 300$ including shipping for 6 pcs.
So I assembled the engine and will try to fire it tomorrow
Got a complete stainless bolt kit.
Gives the engine a great look.
#UPDATE - 7/4-2016#
So the powder coat had to be redone, and ended up taking over 3 weeks, deadline gone
But anyway, now the assembly begins, and hopefully the tank and seat is done before the end of this month.
Its not true flat black, a bit more glossy that usual, im really happy with the result.
#UPDATE 06/09-16#
OP here, i am happy to se more positive people in here than negative!
The build is done...
I just finished up the last few details tonight, getting parts for this thing has been a bi***
You are only getting pics from a couple of weeks ago when the bike was missing a few details (Filters, cleanup of wires ect.)
Ill get back to you when i get some pro pictures down.
Thanks for your support!!!
Please dont hesitate if you have any questions.
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